Functions of the Skin
The skin contributes to our health, and our health is revealed on our skin. The functions of our skin are many:
Protective from outside influences, it is known as a living shield. The surface of the skin contains an acid mantle that neutralizes bacteria and other disease causing agents- Contains cells that regulate our immune system
- Cools and warms us by sweating to maintain a constant body temperature
- Heals wounds
- Absorbs sunlight (producing vitamin D)
- Absorbs at least 60% of any substances applied to it into the bloodstream. If it cannot be eaten, it should not be applied to the skin
- Eliminates waste
- Connected to all of our vital organs and their functions
- Connected to all internal systems, such as circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, elimination, endocrine and lymph
- Organ of expression, it allows us to feel touch and contact and reveals our thoughts and emotions
